Primary pediatric care clinicians cover a lot of ground, from autism and ADHD to asthma and obesity. Add in adolescent medicine and sports medicine, and the relevant literature quickly extends beyond what any one individual can keep up with successfully. This case-based session will help you, the busy clinician, learn about some of the recent research that can change what we do in our primary care pediatric practices. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 7, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

After this session, you will be able to assess risk of medical errors and prevent them in your medical practices. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 8, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published. This online activity is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing for APRNs, 1 hour on Medical Errors (approved as of 2/10/20). This activity meets the criteria of the Florida Board of Medicine; approval is not required. CE Broker Provider #50-27480, Activity #20-766570

This session, recorded on 5/8/2020, will describe the recent advances in treatment for severe asthma. Faculty will use patient case examples to describe a systematic approach for assessing patients with difficult-to-control asthma and review the stepwise treatment of asthma. They will also discuss how primary care clinicians can help to identify patients in their practice who would benefit from further subtyping of their asthma and treatment with biologic therapies. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 5/8/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

The speaker will discuss insights from behavioral science and answer important questions about unnecessary antibiotic prescribing and successful behavioral interventions that have nearly eliminated inappropriate prescribing. Attendees will learn how to implement changes that will decrease inappropriate antibiotic prescribing while maintaining clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.

In this session, the speaker will discuss some challenging diagnostic cases that primary care practitioners may face in their practice. These cases will feature interpretation of laboratory and imaging studies as well as encounters with rare diseases and conditions. You will learn which aspects of the history and physical exam are most useful to establish certain diagnoses, increase your awareness of certain uncommon but “can’t miss” diagnoses, and become familiar with clinical decision aids that improve diagnostic accuracy for certain common diagnoses. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 8th, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Research consistently shows that sexual satisfaction is a critical component of relationship and life satisfaction. Yet sexual dysfunctions are common, and they impact relationships, self-esteem, and quality of life. Clinicians often feel inadequately trained to address these issues. In this talk, faculty will present on several key topics regarding sexuality and sexual dysfunction: approaches to discussing sexual issues with patients, common sexual problems for men and women, treatment of sexual dysfunction, and indicators for specialist referral. The faculty will also review the changing socio-sexual climate today and how these trends may impact the lives of your patients. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 8, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

With the COVID-19 pandemic moving through the country, it is important for clinicians to have the most up-to-date information. Join this session with Dr. Peter Libby and Dr. Erin Bohula to learn about the cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 and how you can help patients facing these issues. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/08/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of sleep. Adequate sleep is required for normal immune and hormonal function as well as for the clearance of Alzheimer-related proteins from the brain. But sleep plays its most critical role in supporting offline memory processing. Sleep contributes to the stabilization and strengthening of memories. It also supports the selective retention of emotional memories, the extraction of the gist of a learning session, and the discovery of the rules governing a complex probabilistic game. Dreams can reflect this ongoing memory processing, and dream content can predict subsequent memory improvement. Dreaming, as a conscious experience, may also play an important role in discovering connections among our manifold memories. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 7, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been associated with multiple physical symptoms, chronic medical conditions, and excess healthcare utilization. Despite its prevalence, rates of timely and accurate recognition are alarmingly low, and misdiagnosis is common. In primary care, undiagnosed and unmanaged PTSD has a substantial deleterious impact on physical health status. This presentation will discuss: (1) common physical manifestations of PTSD, particularly how PTSD might present for various demographic subgroups and with less obvious signs; (2) evidence demonstrating how accurate identification of PTSD and implementing protocols for trauma-informed care lead to improved patient engagement and wellbeing; and (3) suggestions for providing evidence supported trauma-informed primary care, including pharmacotherapy, brief psychoeducational interventions, and referrals that maximize patient engagement.

During this virtual expert roundtable, a primary care physician will moderate a discussion with two infectious disease specialists on the topic influenza diagnosis, testing, and management. They will cover guideline recommendations for testing and treatment (including prophylactic treatment) and review the indications, safety, and efficacy of currently available antiviral medications. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 5/8/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Each year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) publishes guidelines for early cancer detection, trends in cancer screening rates, and issues related to cancer screening. This presentation will summarize current ACS screening guidelines and an updated guideline for using human papillomavirus vaccination for cancer prevention. Further, the speaker will review updates in U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for breast and colorectal cancer screening and discuss interim findings from the UK Collaborative Trial on Ovarian Cancer Screening. Finally, utilization of cancer screening from the National Health Interview Survey will be presented.

Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts will discuss ongoing priorities that build on his administration’s work to strengthen the Commonwealth’s healthcare system, ensure access to quality, affordable healthcare for all, and tackle the opioid epidemic.